1512 German Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Germany is home to a rich cultural heritage, which is evident through the vast archive of German boy names it boasts of. Whether you prefer a rooted and traditional name from the illustrious pages of Germanic history or seek a more chic and modern name that is in sync with the ever-evolving world, this wealthy collection has something for every parent-to-be.

Germans practice naming traditions that are similar to those of Anglo-Australians. Typically, most Germans are given two gender-specific personal names by their parents. One serves as the first name and the other as a middle name, and then they are followed by a family name passed on from the paternal side of family. While it was once customary to name children after their grandparents, this tradition is gradually waning.

Traditional German names often have Biblical origins, such as Johann/Hans (John), Georg/Jörg (George), Jakob (Jacob), Anna, Maria, and Christina. Families often adopt the same saint's name for multiple children's first names. For instance, John and George were the favored choices for boys tracing back to St. John and St. George. Furthermore, the naming pattern for German children often follows a tradition where the first son is named after the paternal grandfather, the second son is named after the maternal grandfather, and the third son is named after the father (1).

With modernization, the German naming patterns have drifted, and as German emigrants who settled in America anglicized their names, American versions of German names could be seen. For example, there were more ‘Henrys’ than ‘Heinrichs’ and ‘Marys’ than ‘Marias.’ German naming tradition had a unique feature that was often disrupted by circumstances. So when there was a duplicate name in the pattern, the next name in the pattern was automatically used. Also, if a child died in infancy, his or her name was reused for the next child of the same gender. Similarly, the names were repeated if a spouse died and the surviving spouse remarried and had more children. This way, half the siblings were with the same names. Momjunction enlists unique and interesting German names for your baby boy in the list below.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Orlan		Boy	One who can perform skillfully
Orland		Boy	One who is without defect or blemish
Osbald		Boy	A spiritual strength from god
Osbaldo		Boy	Spiritual strength; Regulation from God
Otek		Boy	A variant of Otto; Detailed and independent; Fortunate
Othmann		Boy	A wealthy person or fortunate human being
Othmar		Boy	One who has elements of wealth and fame
Othomann		Boy	One who is born healthy and wealthy
Othon		Boy	A fortunate and wealthy personality
Otis		Boy	Wealth; Son of Ode
Otmar		Boy	Fame; Wealth; Prosperity
Otte		Boy	One who is a born aristocrat
Ottis		Boy	A rich, fortunate, and passionate individual
Ottmar		Boy	A wealthy and prosperous individual
Otto		Boy	Wealth; Prosperity
Ozil		Unisex	Ambitious and determined
Packer		Boy	A wool packer
Paco		Boy	Frenchman; Eagle; Free
Paris		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Parsafal		Boy	Name of a hero; a valley piercer
Parsefal		Boy	One who is the valley piercer
Pasak		Boy	A companion; One who is a knight of the Round Table
Paul		Boy	One who is humble and small
Paull		Boy	A practical and judgemental person
Pennsylvania		Boy	From the woodlands
Penu		Boy	Son; A variant form of Ben
Pepin		Boy	One who is awe inspiring; to tremble
Peppin		Boy	Perseverant one; One who petitions; A variant of Pepin
Percard		Boy	A historical area of France
Pertti		Boy	Short form of Roopertti; A variant of Alpertti; Bright; Noble
Pfeiffer		Unisex	Whistle-blower; Pipe-maker
Philbert		Boy	Brightness; Very brilliant; A variant of Filibert
Pieper		Boy	Someone who plays the pipe
Pippin		Boy	A Boy who inspires awe
Porsche		Unisex	An offering or a contribution
Prailes		Boy	A surname of German Origin
Primin		Boy	The first born
Pristine		Unisex	Pure; Untainted; Immaculate
Quartz		Unisex	To grasp; Hold; Hard
Quene		Boy	One that advises bravely
Quinzel		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Enigmatic
Rab		Boy	Bright Famous One; Famous; Ahort form of Robert; Shining
Rae		Boy	Ewe; Female sheep
Ragin		Boy	Advice; Counsel; A variant name is Regin
Raimon		Boy	One who gives protective advice
Raimonds		Boy	A form of Raymond, meaning one who guards wisely
Raimund		Boy	A wise protector
Rainar		Boy	Mighty; Counsel; Advice; Happy; A variant of the name Raina
Rainart		Boy	A strong judgement
Raine		Boy	Queen; Advice; Helpful friend
Rainer		Boy	Deciding warrior
Rainhard		Boy	One who has a strong judgement
Rainhardt		Boy	Mighty and brave warrior
Rainier		Boy	Counsel; Advice; Army; Warrior
Rainor		Boy	Powerful Army; Strong Counselor
Rajmund		Boy	A wise protector
Rald		Boy	Famous Ruler; Famous Leader; Ralde, Rauld, and Raulde are variant forms of Rald
Ralf		Boy	Wise and strong
Ralph		Boy	Wolf counsel
Rambert		Boy	A mighty and intelligent man
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious
Ramiro		Boy	Great judge
Ramon		Boy	Famous protector
Ramonde		Boy	Counsel; Mighty; Protection; Guard; A variant form of Raymond
Ramos		Boy	Branches
Rand		Boy	Strong Defender; Son of the Shield
Randal		Boy	Strong defender; A variant of Randolph
Randall		Boy	Strong Defender
Randell		Boy	Strong defender; A variant of Randolph; A variant of Randall
Randle		Boy	A variant spelling of Randall, a strong defender
Randolph		Boy	Strong Defender; Son of the Shield
Randulfus		Boy	Edge of the wolf's shield
Randulph		Boy	Wolf's shield
Randwulf		Boy	A strong defender
Randy		Boy	Strong defender
Rashard		Boy	Powerful ruler; Brave ruler; A variant of Richard
Raulf		Boy	One who has the wisdom of a wolf
Raulfe		Boy	He is wise like a wolf
Raulo		Boy	Wise and Strong; Laurel; Bay
Ray		Boy	Wise; Beam of light
Raylan		Boy	Counselor; Mighty; Advisor
Raylon		Boy	Counselor; Mighty; Advisor
Rayman		Boy	A protector who is very well advised
Rayment		Boy	One who counsels protection
Raymund		Boy	One who is a wise protector of men
Raynard		Boy	Strong Counselor; Powerful Advisor; Mighty and brave
Raynor		Boy	Counsel; Mighty army; Warrior from the Gods
Reamonn		Boy	One who is a well-advised guardian
Redmond		Boy	Wise protector; Counselor; Mighty advisor
Reel		Boy	A variant of Radilo, derived from Radolph; Counselor; Mighty Advisor
Reggie		Boy	King; Queen
Reginheraht		Boy	Mighty; Intelligent; Brilliant; Clever; Powerful
Reichard		Boy	Powerful Ruler; Mighty Ruler; Daring power; A variant transcription of Richard
Reichel		Unisex	Power
Reichen		Unisex	Powerful, ambitious, leader
Reiden		Unisex	Riding; Journey
Reif		Boy	Power; Peace
Rein		Boy	To counsel; To advice someone
Reinaldo		Boy	Well-advised ruler; A variant of Reynold
Reince		Boy	A very rare first name; A surname of German origin

Infographic: Inspirational German Names For Your Little Warrior

Do you want a genuinely unique-sounding name for your little one? Well, look no further than those belonging to the German language. They have a hard consonant sound with influences from various European languages. The names are equally modern and traditional. So check out the infographic and pick the one that best suits your little one.

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